Taiwan: Business outfits, but not so business-y

Another trend! Lots of ladies wearing business-ish outfits, but not so business-y. Some are either really pretty and flowy that remind me of picnics and fairytales while others remind me of S. Korea's bold prints and fashion style. Anyway, see what fits your taste (unless you want to change up your old look :)

 YAY for chino cropped pants! Except I don't know if that babydoll lace top is appropriate for the workplace.. lol but nonetheless, it's a good clean look! (pair with nude heels and a oversized handbag)

 So.. this  is more casual than business. Something I would wear to school~ But it's business-inspired by the pencil skirt. However, this skirt is cotton with the denim effect, along with a business-like collared sleeveless shirt with the color pink and a bunch of details. Flat simple shoes really makes this outfit look more 'young' and clean

 Hmm.. cotton tight mini dress.. Not so business-y! and doesn't look too much like a formal party dress (material). But it's a good casual look! But that purse she's holding confuses the heck out of me -_- casual or formal?

 YES bold and business-appropriate (the length of the skirt duh) but the color may not be... But whatever! it makes for a good casual look and that's all that matters lol maybe not ah nvm.

So I guess this isn't business-y at all. I just thought the formal looking material and style reminded me somewhat of a business outfit. But yeah, this is more like an outfit you would wear to lunch with the ladies. The bag she's holding, however, does remind me of Audrey Hepburn and that very classy look =)

So I have concluded and demonstrated that most and probably all of these outfits aren't what you would wear to work, but they are business-inspired and who says you can't wear business-y outfits outside of your workplace? .. no one. :P

Winter in Taiwan already?

Yes a surprise! But not much of a surprise. When I went to Taiwan in the Summer, a great lot of the girls wore long sleeves and long pants (ooh the horror they must endure) but of course on their own will and of course to keep their beautiful skin pale and pretty. So I guess it isn't so entirely surprising that the girls are already starting to wear thicker jackets and knitted hats/beanies. Anyway, if you don't feel like wearing Winter stuff right now, perhaps you can prepare because the girls in Taiwan have already set the beginning of Winter 2012 fashion (Taiwan style)

 Now you know what I meant by thick

Tights with denim shorts or skirts are fantastic! I wore these all winter and it kept me warm (surprising?! it's a lot warming than it looks but my legs are less vulnerable to the cold-- so consider yourself warned..) Anyways, yay for the ruffle business-y shirt she paired with her destroyed denim skirt. Oh and the peacoat makes it a lot more polished and really finishes off the look =) ... + bag with a pop of color= GENIUS

 Not as thick, so this is actually pretty good for the weather right now (in the cooler places lol)

 Layers, layers, layers: always been the style in Asia

 YES!! The red scarf makes the outfit. The color is seriously so pretty~ other pretty colors are .. dark caramel brown, forest green, deep plum purple (for scarves and clothing at least. YEA sounds gross but it looks sooo pretty and classy~ just my 2 cents :)

sick haircut! and notice her awesome patterned tights

So yes! It seems that Winter and Fall are the only seasons in Taiwan for some girls lol unless they were going to Penghu to go snorkeling with the fishies!

Taiwan+Japan: beautiful, pure, free, and clean

Ahh this style reminds me of laundry and Italy (what?) and happy times
And i'm pretty sure any girl who wears this will look as pure, free, clean, and beautiful as her clothes! (I came to the incredulous conclusion that a girl's outfit that's put well and is different will really catch the eyes of some specific or many guys) But another thing to add.. it kind of seems that this look may be a little too mature for some girls because when I see it, I see of girl in college and older wearing this type of fashion.. but if you can pull it off, then awesome!

 The long long skirt- it's becoming popular! And it's soo classy~ (I guess it's starting to replace the maxi dress trend?)

Yay for beautiful white dress that's feels so free and clean. Oh and a statement (bold color) jewelry piece like the one shes wearing ^ can really change your outfit (and this will be needed if the whole white and plain feeling just doesn't satisfy your needs)


Now for the next photos, I guess they aren't as free and stuff like that as the ones above but nonetheless, they're good looks that still look refreshing and classy!

 I was hesitant of putting this in the previous post of 'cutesy' fashion because it just wasn't cute enough with the whole waist and hip defining clothing pieces above

 I actually really like her hairbow! In fact, this is also another trend in Japan- the bunny ear hairbow. Anyway, her denim dress is yet another trend!! So I'd like to say that this girl ^ is the ultimate definition of hipster. 

So was I wrong? Her outfit is still as classy and beautiful as hell! Especially her wide-brimmed hat (ooh those types of hats change your outfit sooo much; please go buy one now!)


So if you're not comfortable with the super long dress or skirt, then no fear! Wear something like the last few pictures ^ such as the loose flowy material these girls are sporting. Oh and don't forget that hat because it alters your style quite a bit!

Japan: The "Cutesy" look

So no doubt, these are the looks that you will most definitely see in Japan and also in Taiwan (I saw so many shops selling these types of clothing, but it just didn't work with my tall frame hahaha) Anyways, I'll briefly define the term "cutesy" look that i don't think exists until now because idk who would wanna use this word -_-

• The "Cutesy" look: consists of ruffles, pink, laces, flowy material, layers, ruffles and ruffles and cute doll-inspired fashion. Makes you look like a porcelain doll.

Yay! and now we have that clear, here are a few looks:

 (ohoo this is not as cutesy as the next one will be. this one is actually normal for me lol)

 actually this isn't that bad. but the flower necklace (i made these with the flower weeds when i was in elementary school :D) and the picnic-y bag and massive girly hairbow, it's a bit too much for me -_- but that's just me and i'm not hatin! Like I said, it just doesn't fit me -.-

 Princess sleeves but not really cuz the ones above aren't as puffy. But definitely princess-y at the bust area with the elasticy part right below the chest. But anyways, this look is pretty simple, if paired with jean shorts and a bag with a pop of color

 I actually really like this outfit! The dress is simple enough and not super ruffly, plus the hat makes it really cute and laid back.

 Hm this reminds me of Sunday morning tea parties and happy rich people hehe but it's a pretty look and the bag she's wearing makes it less "rich snobby" looking. Actually it makes it look really wearable!

 Am i criticizing too much? lol I'm not, I would wear a majority of these outfits, just not with the accessories but that's probably because of where I live...(cultural thing)

 I love this outfit! It's super simple and the ruffles and creases are in the right places.

 This one actually kind of reminds me of my previous trends post on Tribal prints and vintage-y looks. But it looks 'cutesy' enough to be included in this post

Another thing that seemed to go along with the whole ruffles and cute look was the off the shoulders loose tops (off both the shoulders, might i add) and this one above is the plainest of the plainest. I'd say what you'll see in stores a lot more ruffly which is perfectly fine, just as long as it looks great on you (downside is that a lot of the stores on the streets don't let you try them on.. so it's hard to tell :( )

And so that is the cute look: hundreds of little flowers on the shirt/dress is a plus. If you don't live in Japan or Taiwan, and you live in California for example and you're insecure of wearing it.. well you could 1. whatever, don't care. 2. the most accessories i'd pair with the dress/shirt would be a bulky wooden bangle (little to no design. i know there's one at Forever 21)! 

Anyways, have a nice day =)

Taiwan+Japan: tribal prints + vintage

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A lot of what's appearing on the Taiwan and Japan streets are girls wearing not only tribal prints but also braided hair bands with their long wavy brown hair. Along with that, they're wearing tan brown sandals and occasionally a wide-brimmed hat.

Ok this wouldn't be tribal prints but it's definitely vintage-y and this is really popular in Japan too. Some girls, instead of wearing tribal prints (bright colorful tribal prints popular in S. Korea), wear lacy flowy and deep vnecked tunics, shirts, and dresses-- like the girl above. And braided messy wavy hair

 Here's a vintage-y tribal inspired girl with the usual loos and layered brown dress (super easy to find when shopping in Taiwan!) and of course the braided headband. Wear it with some tan or nude lacey sandals and a satchel handbag and you're good to go

 This one shows straight up tribal prints- black and white

 Pretty and fun prints!.. in blue :) (+ her hat)

I guess this isn't tribal.. lol but i'm liking the vintagey look with the satchel bag, socks with oxfords, and simple patterned dress (and the sick shades! super vintagey :)


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